The EPC Project Manager leads a team in the engineering, procurement, and construction of large-scale transmission lines, substation, and battery energy storage systems (BESS) for both utility and renewable customers across the US. The project manager is responsible for ensuring successful completion through all phases of the project lifecycle by planning the work, allocating and controlling the budgets, and leading a multi-skilled team for one or more projects at a time. On-time project delivery will be achieved by coordinating all team members, both internal and external, to follow the project plan and safely execute their responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies and procedures, industry standards, and best practices.
Job Responsibilities - Oversee supervision and participation of the total construction effort to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with contract, design, budget, and schedule. Includes interfacing with client representatives, AE representatives, other contractors, etc.
- Responsible for planning, coordination, and supervision of all onsite functions (scheduling, daily/weekly goal setting, engineering, material control, and may provide day-to-day direction of onsite administrative staff in accounting, purchasing, etc.)
- Supervise Field Supervisors and/or other contractors as required by the contract.
- Provide technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required initiate and maintain extra work estimating and issuance of change orders.
- Manage contracts for equipment and materials, subcontractors, site facilities, and other services as required. This includes supporting and sometimes leading contract negotiations with customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Interface with equipment vendors to research and confirm equipment applicability, availability, and alternatives to the project scope and schedule.
- Review contracts, power purchase agreements, and interconnection agreements to incorporate requirements into project scopes and ensure follow-through by the team.
- Drive the development of project schedules, cost allocations, environmental permitting, procurement, and engineering services, and potential land permitting and acquisitions as part of the pre-construction phases.
- Prepare internal and external reports as required by the contract or company policy.
Qualifications/ Requirements - Four-year engineering or construction management degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience in a particular specialty.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in heavy construction, utility construction preferred.
- EPC (Engineering Procurement and Construction) project management experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, means, and methods); supervision, estimating, schedules, budget, and safety required.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational and supervisory skills are essential.
- Requires significant independent judgment.
- Travel is required.
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